{"id":2384245,"date":"2024-12-28T13:30:02","date_gmt":"2024-12-28T18:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-is-sriram-krishnan-the-trump-appointee-that-triggered-maga-infighting-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-12-28T13:30:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-28T18:30:49","slug":"who-is-sriram-krishnan-the-trump-appointee-that-triggered-maga-infighting-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-is-sriram-krishnan-the-trump-appointee-that-triggered-maga-infighting-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is Sriram Krishnan, the Trump appointee that triggered MAGA infighting? &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwho-is-sriram-krishnan-the-trump-appointee-that-triggered-maga-infighting-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2384245&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The appointment of Sriram Krishnan,an Indian immigrant,as \u200da senior advisor on artificial \u2062intelligence by President-elect Donald Trump has \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-issues-forceful-statement-on-new-speaker-nominee-tom-emmer-a-tragic-mistake\/\" title=\"Trump slams new Speaker nominee Tom Emmer: &#039;A tragic mistake!&#039;\">sparked significant\u200b controversy<\/a> within the MAGA \u2062movement. This decision has highlighted divisions among its supporters, particularly \u200cbetween pro-immigration advocates, such as tech\u200b mogul Elon Musk and\u200d Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy,\u200b and staunch anti-immigration factions. The debate intensified over controversial comments \u2062regarding H-1B visas made by Trump allies. This situation reflects a broader \u2062rift in the MAGA community as they grapple with differing \u200cviews on immigration and its implications for their \u2063political agenda.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Who is Sriram Krishnan, the Trump appointee that triggered MAGA infighting?<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1922643\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s appointment of an immigrant from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">India<\/a> is causing considerable controversy within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/make-america-great-again\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MAGA<\/a> movement, amplified by controversial statements from Trump allies online about H-1B visas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>MAGA has split into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3270875\/elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-try-clean-up-maga-mess-criticizing-american-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">factions<\/a> after Sriram Krishnan was appointed as Trump&rsquo;s senior advisor on artificial intelligence, a move that drew support from tech magnate Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, but the ire of <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">ardent anti-immigration advocates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3242715\/trump-women-cabinet-second-term\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>TRUMP TO GIVE WOMEN A BIGGER SEAT AT THE TABLE IN SECOND TERM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Musk pleaded with some of Krishnan&rsquo;s MAGA opponents to give him the benefit of the doubt, given he believes, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/education\/3270525\/ramaswamy-claims-american-culture-mediocrity-excellence-too-long\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ramaswamy<\/a>, that the United States needs talented immigrants to supplement the workforce.<\/p>\n<p>But his opponents used his immigrant status as a reason for why Krishnan shouldn&rsquo;t be a part of Trump&rsquo;s administration. Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt condemned the reaction, saying, &ldquo;No one should be slandered for their ethnicity or national origin, especially individuals stepping up to serve their country.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>As for Krishnan himself, he has largely stayed quiet about the opposition to his appointment. Here&rsquo;s what you need to know about the recent Trump appointee.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3236357\/linda-mcmahon-teachers-unions-trump-education-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>HOW LINDA MCMAHON COULD WRESTLE THE TEACHERS UNIONS AS TRUMP&rsquo;S EDUCATION SECRETARY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>He immigrated to the United States in 2007 on an L-1 Visa to work at Microsoft before later moving to positions at Facebook, and then a pre-Musk Twitter. He became an American citizen in 2016.<\/p>\n<p>Krishnan hosts a popular podcast, the <em>Good Time Show<\/em>&nbsp;on the Clubhouse audio app, with his tech-involved wife Aarthi Ramamurthy. Their guests span a large spectrum, including Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, rapper Kanye West and skating legend Tony Hawk.<\/p>\n<p>Krishnan&rsquo;s new position is unrelated to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/acting-deputy-secy-comments-on-response-to-breach-on-capitol-building\/\" title=\"Acting deputy secy. comments on response to breach on Capitol building\">immigration policy<\/a>, despite criticisms of it himself. He has expressed opinions that the United States and other countries should <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/sriramk\/status\/1857032180846714956\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">raise<\/a> the cap on green card allowances to unlock &ldquo;skilled immigration.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Indian American businessman became a general partner with venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz in 2020 &mdash; a firm which had helped finance Musk&rsquo;s purchase of Twitter (now X). He <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-president-trump-gives-pardons-to-73-individuals-and-commutes-another-70-sentences-steve-bannon-is-included\/\" title=\"BREAKING: President Trump Gives Pardons to 73 Individuals and Commutes Another 70 Sentences \u2013 Steve Bannon Is Included\">spent time<\/a> with Musk and Trump&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2024\/12\/06\/david-sacks-trump-ai-crypto-czar\">AI and crypto czar<\/a> David Sacks in his time with the firm.<\/p>\n<p>He announced he would leave the firm in November before either he or Sacks received job offers from Trump.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Since his appointment on Dec. 22, Krishnan has shown nothing but excitement for the position. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m honored to be able to serve our country and ensure continued American leadership in AI working closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DavidSacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">@DavidSacks<\/a>,&rdquo; he said in a post on X responding to Trump&rsquo;s announcement that he&rsquo;d be in the administration. &ldquo;Thank you<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/realDonaldTrump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">@realDonaldTrump<\/a> for this opportunity.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Later that day, he added, that he was &ldquo;honored to be a part of this team and mission.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1922643\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1922643\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who is Sriram Krishnan, the Trump appointee causing MAGA rifts?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2384246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sriram-Krishnan.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[47517,33017,47516,44853,32076],"class_list":["post-2384245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-maga-infighting","tag-political-analysis","tag-sriram-krishnan","tag-trump-appointee","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Sriram-Krishnan.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2384245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2384245"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2384245\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2384249,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2384245\/revisions\/2384249"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2384246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2384245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2384245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2384245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}